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The Wave Stage 2

The Wave Stage 2

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The Wave Stage 2

PROJECT STAGE
EARLY STAGE PROPOSAL
EARLY STAGE PROPOSAL
DEFINING PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES
POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS
POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS
IDENTIFYING & ANALYSING OPTIONS
INVESTMENT READY PROPOSAL
INVESTMENT READY PROPOSAL
DEVELOPING A BUSINESS CASE
Tick UNDER EVALUATION
PROJECT DELIVERY
PROJECT DELIVERY
PROJECT DELIVERY
PROJECT DELIVERY
POST COMPLETION REVIEW
LOCATION
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Kabi Kabi
SECTOR
Transport
PROPONENT
QLD Government
PRIORITY LIST STATUS
Not Previously on Priority List
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The Wave is a program of major transport infrastructure projects proposed for the Sunshine Coast, announced as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Delivery Plan. The program is proposed to be delivered in three stages, with Stages 1 and 2 delivering a heavy passenger rail line from Beerwah to Birtinya (formerly the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Project), integrating with Stage 3, which proposes a metro‑style service extending to the Sunshine Coast Airport.

The Wave Stage 2 would extend rail services from Caloundra to Birtinya, including two new stations at Aroona and Birtinya. The project aims to increase public transport use, support a shift from private vehicles to public transport, reduce road congestion, and contribute to a more sustainable and efficient transport network for the region.